A scientific double play!

#Thursday

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

A scientific double play! In Hawaii this winter we used the same instruments and aircraft to study both volcanoes and coral reefs. Besides helping scientists understand these two unique environments better, the data will be used to evaluate the possibility of preparing a potential future satellite that would monitor ecosystem changes and natural hazards. Details:http://go.nasa.gov/2nc9KM6

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Importance of Phytoplankton

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

A new Earth science campaign will study microscopic, plant-like organisms, known as phytoplankton, and their role in reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Although tiny, phytoplankton take in about 24% of CO2. Details:http://go.nasa.gov/2kcVn70

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Could severe solar storms and animal beachings be linked?

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

Could severe solar storms and animal beachings be linked? New study will see if these solar storms, which affect Earth’s magnetic fields, could be confusing the animal’s internal compasses and causing them to lose their way. Details:http://go.nasa.gov/2kWBHWI

Green Aviation

From NASA:

We're doing our part to reduce global carbon emissions from aviation by working to create new experimental aircraft that will demonstrate new “green aviation” technology intended to dramatically reduce fuel use, emissions and noise:http://go.nasa.gov/2e1Bvz8

Sources of Storm Water Pollution

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

While farms are the leading source of pollution entering Chesapeake Bay, urban and suburban areas contribute large quantities of nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment—the three main pollutants that cloud Bay waters and cause algal blooms and dead zones. Details:http://go.nasa.gov/2dtHYph